How to Handle Your Co-workers

Welcome to your own version of The Office, savvy style. Read on for the breakdown of eight co-worker personalities and how, exactly, to handle each of them. Sick of workaholic co-worker guy stealing your thunder? You’ll be able spin those everyday annoyances into personal progress…or, at the very least, lessen your anguish.

Depressing Drone Co-worker
When you first meet this pale, pimple-faced co-worker, he’ll give you the classic limp-fish handshake and immediately start complaining about how the corporation is out to get him and how much his back hurts. His general life motto: “Just put me out of my misery.” Avoid this one at all costs; we all know that misery loves company and he’ll pull you down with him if he gets the chance. Maybe you should put some Prozac in his coffee.

Creepy Old Man Co-worker
At first, this 87-year-old office veteran seems like a kind grandfather figure, but then you realize: Grandpa never checked out your ass! Despite his shameless flirting (“Would you like to join me for an afternoon bourbon?”), at least you’ve learned a lot about the Great Depression. Play it safe with this co-worker and steer clear unless you’re in a group…and even then, stay out of touching distance.